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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Giving your Time for Growth: Dwight Ferguson
The esteemed principal of Ray White Ascot said the single biggest area that many agents let themselves down with was they don’t give people enough time. “If you have never met someone and you are given the responsibility of managing their biggest asset, and their most emotionally invested asset, you need to give people your time,” Mr Ferguson said. “If…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
From Russia with Love: Ray White Marine seals first deal in Russia
“Everyone said it couldn’t be done. Third parties told us that you couldn’t buy or export a luxury vessel from Russian waters. But we stuck to our guns and saved our buyer a large amount by going above and beyond,” Mr Rodwell said. “It was a tough deal negotiated through a broker with an unidentifiable Russian seller. But it is…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Balancing Selling and Leading: Ben Faulks
Becoming an agent and principal on the same day is a feat that not many in real estate can attest to. Leaving a career in banking, Ben Faulks changed to real estate in 2010 and set up the first Ray White office in the ACT. At first, when Ray White was new in the area, Ben says it was difficult…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Rachel Lawrie: Scientifically Speaking
As an agent, Rachel Lawrie professes she is different than most, but when you get talking to her it’s clear that’s definitely in a good way. Having grown up in the country on a farm, and also having experienced physically and mentally challenging work as a marine biologist for 16 years, she says, “I’m used to doing that sort of…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sherrie Storor launches national coaching business
One of Queensland’s most prominent real estate agents has officially launched her national coaching business. As an astute and highly regarded industry identity, Sherrie Storor is constantly in demand to mentor agents on how to succeed without sacrifice. The former McGrath New Farm high-flyer has decided now is the right stage in her life to dedicate her full attention toward…
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Elite Agent
Peter Hutton on building your own independent brand
Creating a boutique agency comes with its fair share of challenges and rewards. Peter, who opened the doors to his boutique agency Hutton & Hutton in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, earlier this year, shares his insights on creating an authentic brand from the ground up. Challenges Peter says the biggest hurdle when Biggest hurdle was that mindset. “Can I do it…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
South Australia celebrates high achievers at REISA Awards
REISA CEO, Greg Troughton, said the Awards are the pinnacle of real estate achievement in South Australia and highlight the passion and dedication that the real estate profession shows to its clients and consumers. “These are the most prestigious and recognised awards for real estate professionals in South Australia. We undertake a rigorous nomination, qualifying and judging process to ensure…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Is this Australia’s most expensive house?
Ray White Double Bay Director Craig Pontey expects the 3731sq m estate at 38B The Crescent, Vaucluse will set a new national record for its sheer scale and enviable deep waterfront access, tennis court, palatial home and jetty. Mr C K Ow, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stamford Land Corporation Limited which owns and manages luxury hotels, commercial buildings…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
The Innovators at Ray White: Putting Agents face to face to face with more people
As a result of the explosion in digital lead generation, the traditionally separate departments of marketing, service, and technology now need to work together. When leads are ‘generated’ they should be nurtured, according to the individual’s needs, both online and in person. As a group, Ray White are continually on the cutting edge of innovation through investing in people and…
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Real Estate News
Ray White Queensland appoints Mitch Peereboom as Chief Auctioneer
Ray White Queensland has appointed Mitch Peereboom to the role of Chief Auctioneer. Ray White Queensland chief executive officer Tony Warland said this was an opportunity to enhance what was already culturally known as a powerful part of the network’s business, where the cornerstone has always been the auction and marketing process. “After receiving a lot of feedback and taking…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Perth real estate agent holding a 24 hour open home
Ray White City Residential Perth principal Brent Compton will host the marathon open at three brand new East Perth waterfront apartments, kicking off from 2pm Saturday. The high end units range in price from $6.250 million to $8.5 million at 11 Brown St, East Perth. “I am definitely the first Ray White agent to do this in Western Australia,” Mr…
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Real Estate News
Ray White opening in Forest Hill, Melbourne
He believes the timing is right to open in Forest Hill which is undergoing strong renewal. “Forest Hill is undergoing a renewal so the timing is right to open. The market has had a strong run for the last couple of years and Forest Hill is 71 per cent owner occupiers, with many older families looking to downsize,” Mr Francis…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Queensland’s top 150 salespeople revealed
The A List is determined purely on sales which reveals the top 150 performers in the state across all markets in Brisbane and regional centres. The A List initiative was established five years ago by the Ray White Group, but the data is sourced and verified by Pricefinder. Ray White Queensland chief executive officer Tony Warland said he was happy…
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Real Estate News
Are Golden Week holidays still as lucrative as they were in the past?
Golden Week holidays are important but less than they were in the past, suggests Carrie Law, the CEO of Juwai.com. The Chinese international real estate website said Golden Week has an impact on Chinese international real estate buying, but it is overstated by marketers. Golden Week is a week of public holiday in China during the first week of October…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Driven to Success: Michael Willems
Superstar agent Michael Willems can boast being the first agent in the Ray White Group to reach over $1 billion in settled sales. But he never would. It’s not his style. It’s simply not in the DNA of the 47-year-old agent from the powerful Ray White Surfers Paradise Group to show off. The hallmarks of Willems’ success are the fact…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White international awards celebrates high achievers
The Auckland business has won the award in the Ray White group for the third year in a row. “We are thrilled, proud and very grateful to our community for their ongoing trust in our team,” said Ray White Remuera principal Megan Jaffe. “We are honoured to again be the number one office, credit goes to the team effort as…
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Episode 3: Real Estate Awards, Virtual Reality, Storytelling, Knob turning and Anniversaries
Weekly wrap: Samantha McLean and Mark Edwards recap the week that was. ‘Elevate’ is the new official podcast of Elite Agent Magazine for real estate industry sales professionals, property managers, and leaders. Each episode, we will bring you behind the scenes coaching, news analysis, exclusive interviews, technology, and more to help you list more, sell more, and elevate your results.…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White NSW Celebrates its Best
More than 1200 real estate agents and guests arrived at the International Convention Centre in Sydney to celebrate their achievements at the annual Ray White New South Wales state awards last night. Ray White Double Bay had a successful night at the awards, picking up number one city office in settled commission while its elite agent Gavin Rubinstein took out…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Matt Gay appointed as Chief Technology Officer for the Ray White Group
“Matt will be responsible for bringing all software development into a single technology team that works together on both new product delivery and supporting and enhancing our traditional IT systems,” Mr White said. “His responsibility will include the development of data insights and products to enhance the performance of our members in the field. “Matt will lead some fantastic people…
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Real Estate News
Ray White and Loan Market WA Awards celebrate the state’s high achievers
Ray White WA CEO Mark Whiteman and Loan Market State Director Ken MacLennan opened the evening with a clear message of an integrated future for the two arms of the White Family group. “The 2016/17 year saw plenty of challenges in the market with sales volumes down yet again on last year, but surprisingly the groups managed to navigate the…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White QLD awards recognises high achievers
Ray White Queensland traded $8.6 billion in residential property sales, made up of over 16,000 transactions in 2016-17. In the new category of Chairman Club – those who wrote in excess of $1.25 million in fees and/or 120 sales – the White Family presented Sonya Treloar (Ray White Bridgeman Downs), Michelle McLeod (Ray White Indooroopilly), Matt Lancashire (Ray White New…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Finalists announced for Annual REA Excellence Awards (AREAs)
The AREAs celebrate success and achievements across the real estate and media industries in the categories of Innovation, Service and Marketing and Community and will be held in Melbourne on November 16. For the first time, the competition will include a Gold AREA – Agency of the Year award, which will recognise agencies who work hard to set themselves apart…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Ray White wins Top Franchise Group in WA at REIWA.COM Awards
More than 700 real estate professionals and guests attended the 2017 reiwa.com Awards Ball at Crown Perth on Saturday night, which celebrated WA’s leading real estate agents and recognised them for their achievements in 2016-17. Ray White WA chief executive officer Mark Whiteman said he was delighted his network won the top honour at the esteemed REIWA.COM awards. “This is…
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Real Estate News
Ray White opens office in West End Brisbane
Ray White has opened an office in West End, in inner city Brisbane, under the leadership of a family long associated with the area. The O’Kelly family has been an integral part of the West End neighborhood since 1982 when Luke’s parents Clive and Sandra O’Kelly opened their first real estate office there in 1985. Luke O’Kelly, their eldest, has…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Karen Terry joins McGrath Estate Agents
Ms Terry joins McGrath Forestville/Manly having moved over from Ray White. Prior to real estate, Ms Terry worked in the media industry for more than 20 years, ultimately as Unit Manager for ‘A Current Affair’ on the Nine Network. Ms Terry said she was attracted to the McGrath brand for its professionalism, world-class marketing and technology. “The real estate industry…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
2017 REINSW Awards for Excellence finalists announced
REINSW President John Cunningham said the Awards encourage, promote and recognise excellence in the real estate profession. “Being recognised as a finalist in the REINSW Awards for Excellence is an outstanding achievement,” Mr Cunningham said. “Over the past 20 years we have highlighted the best and brightest in the state and with professionalism at the top of our agenda in…
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Elite Agent
Success on Your Own Terms: What Real Estate Agent Type Are You?
When it comes to helping agents reach their potential, Dane Atherton is peerless. The record-shattering operation at Harcourts Coastal shows that as Managing Director he knows what it takes to create a cluster of high-performance agents. Dane offers a unique insight into the agent experience. Reflecting on his current agency practice, drawing on his experience of training thousands of sales…
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Real Estate News
LJ Hooker expands national growth team
Steve Mutton joins LJ Hooker as its Queensland Development Manager, bringing with him growth and franchise leadership having owned six Ray White agencies on the Gold Coast. Mr Mutton is tasked with growing the brand’s Queensland network in emerging markets from Coolangatta to Cairns. Auctioneer David Holmes has also been appointed as LJ Hooker’s National Auctions Manager and will oversee…
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Real Estate News
REIQ Auctioneer of the year wins title for fourth time
Mitch Peereboom, Head Auctioneer at Harcourts Queensland, was named the runner-up. Five finalists competed in challenging conditions in front of a sold-out crowd at the Brisbane Powerhouse on Friday, 28 July. “Of course I was hoping to win, but to think that I’ve won this title four times now is unbelievable,” Mr Nickerson said. “It’s an absolute honour to win…
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Real Estate News
Ray White’s newest office Berkeley Vale under the leadership of familiar faces
Ray White’s newest office in Berkeley Vale on the NSW Central Coast is under the leadership of two familiar faces. Principal Ian Boyle is a well-known award-winning local agent with large market share in the area. His partner Cathy Burnside is a relative newcomer to real estate but a familiar face from TV. “I have been on All Saints and some…
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NEW ZEALAND
Ray White New Zealand chosen as agent on The Block NZ
“We are excited to have Ray White on board with us as the new exclusive agents for The Block NZ and we are confident they will do a fantastic job marketing and selling these spectacular homes,” said a spokesperson of the producer, Warner Bros. Ray White New Zealand CEO Carey Smith said he was delighted Ray White had been chosen…
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Real Estate News
Ray White has biggest year yet with $44 billion in sales
Ray White Group have reported their biggest-ever year with $44.7 billion in sales in 2016-17, up four per cent on the previous fiscal year. The Ray White Group’s sales market share in Australia and New Zealand improved 0.15 per cent to 10.3 per cent in the year to June, and with around 15 per cent of the auction market. Ray…
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Elite Agent
13 signs your brand needs a full make-over
Just as we humans sometimes need a makeover, so do brands. Makeovers of brands can vary on a scale from a minor refresh to a full rebrand or new brand name. Recently we have seen refreshes of known industry brands such as Barry Plant and hockingstuart, and Ray White. A refresh or rebrand is a powerful strategy that can greatly benefit…
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Real Estate News
Million-dollar Brisbane duo move to Belle
Mr Oostenbrink has only been in real estate for four years after a successful 15-year career in retail. “I was top three in the country with Apple and Myer in sales. In that position, you don’t want to make the jump, but after the GFC I thought this is the time to do it. “I used to buy and sell…
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TECH + SOCIAL
Kingscliff agent runs open home in Mona Vale from 800km away
Ray White Kingscliff’s James Shugg turned to outside the box thinking when his mother decided to put her home at 6/125 Darley St West, Mona Vale in NSW on the market. “I said to mum, ‘I can sell it for you’. I can sell it by negotiation and I can get there by Facebook’s FaceTime. It’s easy, all we need…
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